The thing is, you’re probably taking ladies to all the wrong places. But I’m here to help. So no more group hangs, no more bowling, no more lame bars that still play “Empire State of Mind,” no more stupid trendy restaurants where they serve you a spoon with frothed air on it that tastes like lobster macaroni and cheese. No more!

The key to a great first date is danger, magic and a little bit of awkwardness of your own making. Or it’s these seven things that you can click through above to reveal!

Rachel Seville is a writer living in Brooklyn who believes in miracles. Read her blog, Pizza Rulez, here and follow her on Twitter here.

i would suggest maybe trying to visit a family member or friend in prison or jail? nothing says danger like filling up someone’s commissary and microwaveable cheeseburgers in a visitor’s lounge. plus, you get to take pictures, and the date gets felt up by the guards…who doesn’t want that?

Noah Dillon

This is actually the worst article on four-pins

electrelane

All of her articles are. I’m always left highly confused.

t0fu

not sure if trolling or just killing time while waiting at the DMV

john

i like this article. i like all of Rachel Seville’s articles!! but i didn’t get the last slide..